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Key Programming Switch State Control: Notes

Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0000049
Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool  
NOTE: The spare key programming switch is a scan tool-programmable switch which provides the capability to enable/disable the customer spare key programming procedure. For additional information, refer to the Owner's Literature or Key Programming Using Two Programmed Keys . This programmable switch is provided as a convenience for customers who may not want the spare key programming procedure available to the vehicle driver.
NOTE: The spare key programming switch state can be viewed by PCM SPARE_KY.
  1. Insert a programmed ignition key into the ignition lock cylinder and turn the ignition switch to ON.
  2. Using the scan tool select PCM from the menu. Follow SECURITY ACCESS to obtain security access. For additional information, refer to Anti-Theft Security Access .
  3. NOTE: The default setting on delivery of all new vehicles is <ENABLE>.
  4. From the scan tool menu, set the SPARE KEY PROGRAMMING SWITCH selection to desired setting:
    • ENABLE - spare key programming procedure is accessible.
    • DISABLE - spare key programming procedure is not accessible.